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Practice question: Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (RA 12010, Secs. 3–5 and 16–21)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A recruiter induces another to lend an account to receive proceeds the recruiter knows came from crimes. The required Section 4(a) purpose is established. Is recruitment excluded merely because the recruiter never personally withdraws the funds?
  1. Yes; personal withdrawal is indispensable for every listed act.
  2. Yes; recruiters are categorically exempt.
  3. Only the bank can violate Section 4(a).
  4. No; recruitment or inducement to perform the listed account acts is expressly included.
  5. Recruitment can only be addressed as a labor dispute.

Legal references

  • RA 12010, Sections 3-5 and 16, AFASA definitions, separate offenses and penalties: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12010_2024.html

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